Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will host six community meetings to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. Each session will focus on long-term priorities and major projects. Five meetings will be in person, and one will be virtual.
The first meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave. in Wheaton. The final meeting, a virtual session, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Elrich encourages residents to attend and share their input. “These forums provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to have their voices heard and contribute ideas,” he said in a statement. The discussions will cover county infrastructure projects, including schools, transportation, affordable housing, public safety, parks, and libraries.
The capital budget funds long-term projects such as school construction, recreation centers, and transportation improvements. It differs from the operating budget, which covers annual expenses.
Each meeting will include a breakout session following Elrich’s presentation where county staff will discuss topics including education, the environment, general services, parks, recreation, and transportation.
The schedule and locations for the community meetings:
- Mid-County: Monday, March 31, 7-8:30 p.m., Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton.
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase: Thursday, April 3, 7-8:30 p.m., Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Office (East-West Room), 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda.
- Silver Spring: Monday, April 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Silver Spring Civic Building (Spring Room), 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
- UpCounty: Thursday, May 1, 7-8:30 p.m., BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
- East County: Monday, May 5, 7-8:30 p.m., White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring.
- Virtual Session: Tuesday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Online participation link available.
Photo courtesy Montgomery County from November 2024 budget forum.
